Yesterday, Oppo officially debuted the Oppo F21 Pro series in India. The lineup consists of two models, namely Oppo F21 Pro and Oppo F21 Pro 5G. The former is scheduled to go on sale first. It will be up for grabs in the country starting from April 15.
The Oppo F21 Pro is a 4G-only handset. It arrives in a single 8GB + 128GB memory configuration priced at ₹22,999.
The phone comes in two color options and both of them use a different rear material. The Sunset Orange version has a fiberglass leather finish, while the Cosmic Black features a matte glass panel.
You can learn more about the device in our review. You will get a better picture of whether you should invest in it.
In case, you are looking for other options in this price segment, then we got you covered. In this article, we have listed all the best alternatives for Oppo F21 Pro in India.
The Oppo F21 Pro has tough competition in India. All of its competitors offer better specs. Some of them are even cheaper. Before we list its competitors, let’s take a look at its specifications.
| BUILD | Plastic Frame + Fiberglass Leather/Glass Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 159.9 x 73.2 x 7.5mm 175g |
| DISPLAY | 6.43-inch AMOLED Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 90Hz Refresh Rate, 600 Nits Peak Brightness, Punch Hole At Top Left Corner |
| CHIPSET | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12 |
| REAR CAMERA | 64MP Wide-angle Camera, 2MP Microlens Camera, 2MP Depth Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 32MP Sony IMX709 Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM: 4G, 3G, 2G, Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS |
| PORTS | USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| OTHER FEATURES | In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Dedicated MicroSD Card Slot |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 4,500mAh Battery, 33W Fast Wired Charging |
Best Oppo F21 Pro Alternatives in India
1. Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G
The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G is the first smartphone that comes to mind when we talk about the under ₹25,000 price segment in India. Though the handset does not bring much of an upgrade over its predecessor (Redmi Note 10 Pro Max), it is still one of the best options available in the market right now.
Unlike the F21 Pro, it not only offers up to a 120Hz refresh rate but also a brighter screen with up to 1,200 nits peak brightness. It also comes with dual stereo speakers, an IP53 rating, a larger 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, and a 5G-enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset.
The Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G is priced at ₹20,999, ₹21,999, and ₹24,999 for 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB memory configurations respectively.
| BUILD | Plastic Frame + Glass Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 164.2 x 76.1 x 8.1mm 202g |
| DISPLAY | 6.67-inch AMOLED Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1,200 Nits Peak Brightness, Centered Punch Hole |
| CHIPSET | Qualcomm Snadragon 695 SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | MIUI 13 based on Android 11 |
| REAR CAMERA | 108MP Wide-angle Camera, 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera, 2MP Macro Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 16MP Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, 7 5G Bands, Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS |
| PORTS | USB Type-C, 3.5mm, Headphone Jack |
| OTHER FEATURES | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Hybrid MicroSD Card Slot, Dual Stereo Speakers, IR Blaster, Z-axis, Linear Vibration Motor, IP53 Rating |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 5,000mAh Battery, 67W Fast Wired Charging |
2. Oneplus Nord CE 2 5G
Oneplus entered the sub-₹25,000 price category in India last year with the Oneplus Nord CE 5G. Its successor Oneplus Nord CE 2 5G is currently one of the hottest products in the market.
As the name suggests, it offers 5G connectivity, thanks to the Mediatek Dimensity 900 chip. It flaunts the same-sized display as the F21 Pro but the panel’s brightness can reach up to 800 nits. Further, it can record videos in 4K quality, supports 65W fast charging, and sports an ultra-wide camera.
Oneplus Nord CE 2 5G (review) arrives in two memory variants — 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB. They cost ₹23,999 and ₹24,999 respectively.
| BUILD | Plastic Frame + Glass Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 160.6 x 73.2 x 7.9mm 173g |
| DISPLAY | 6.43-inch AMOLED Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 90Hz Refresh Rate, 800 Nits Peak Brightness, Punch Hole At Top Left Corner |
| CHIPSET | MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 |
| REAR CAMERA | 64MP Wide-angle Camera, 8MP Ultra-wide Camera, 2MP Macro Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 16MP Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, 8 5G Bands, Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC |
| PORTS | USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| OTHER FEATURES | In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Dedicated MicroSD Card Slot |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 4,500mAh Battery, 65W Fast Wired Charging |
3. Realme 9 5G SE
The Realme 9 5G SE (Speed Edition) is the cheapest alternative to the Oppo F21 Pro. The main highlights of this smartphone are its display and chip.
The Realme phone features a screen with up to a 144Hz refresh rate, however, it is an LCD panel but with 600 nits peak brightness level. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, which is one of the best 5G-enabled mid-range mobile chipsets in the market. Finally, it also has a larger 5,000mAh battery.
The Realme 9 5G SE starts at ₹19,999 for the 6GB + 128GB models and goes up to ₹22,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant.
| BUILD | Plastic Frame + Plastic Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5mm 199g |
| DISPLAY | 6.67-inch LCD Panel, 2412 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 144Hz Refresh Rate, 600 Nits Peak Brightness, Punch Hole At Top Left Corner |
| CHIPSET | Qualcomm Snadragon 778G SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 |
| REAR CAMERA | 48MP Wide-angle Camera, 2MP Macro Camera, 2MP Depth Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 16MP Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, 5 5G Bands, Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS |
| PORTS | USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| OTHER FEATURES | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Dedicated MicroSD Card Slot |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 5,000mAh Battery, 30W Fast Wired Charging |
4. iQOO Z5 5G
The iQOO Z5 5G is the only device in the list with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It is also the only one capable of shooting 4G videos in 60fps.
It is run by a 5G-supported Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC. Despite sporting an LCD screen with up to a 120Hz refresh, the brightness level on this panel can reach up to 650 nits. Lastly, it has a larger 5,000mAh battery, 44W fast charging support, and dual stereo speakers.
The iQOO Z5 5G costs ₹23,990 for 8GB + 128GB variant and ₹26,990 for 12GB + 256GB version.
| BUILD | Plastic Frame + Plastic Back |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT | 164.7 x 76.7 x 8.5mm 193g |
| DISPLAY | 6.67-inch LCD Panel, 2400 x 1080 (FHD+) Resolution, Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate, 650 Nits Peak Brightness, Centered Punch Hole |
| CHIPSET | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC |
| RAM & STORAGE | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5x RAM, 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage |
| SOFTWARE | Funtouch OS 12 based on Android 11 |
| REAR CAMERA | 64MP Wide-angle Camera, 8MP Ultra-wide Camera, 2MP Macro Camera |
| FRONT CAMERA | 16MP Front-facing Camera |
| CONNECTIVITY | Dual-SIM: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G, 2 5G Bands, Dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS |
| PORTS | USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| OTHER FEATURES | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Dual Stereo Speakers |
| BATTERY & CHARGING | 5,000mAh Battery 44W Fast Wired Charging |
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